In 1988, an Ottawa, Ontario police officer instigated a criminal investigation of the Dayglos after his daughter brought home a copy of Here Today, Guano Tomorrow.
Two albums featured in the resulting trial; the covers and the lyrical content being showcased by the prosecution. Here Today, Guano Tomorrow had a cover showing a picture of a hamster eating from a box of chocolates on nice satin sheets, along with a glass of wine. A gun points at the hamster, and the back cover shows a depiction of the resulting carnage.
The previous album, Feed Us A Fetus, was perhaps a little less graphic, with a depiction of a baked fetus on the table in front of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
This resulted in the criminal prosecution of Fringe Product, their label at the time, for distribution and possession with intent to distribute of obscene material—the first such prosecution since the offense entered the criminal code in 1959. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
The Dayglos had musical revenge in the title song of their next album, Two Dogs Fucking, in which the priggishness of Ottawa's public officials leads directly to the extinction of the human race.
On occasion, Dayglo albums having included political aspects, Holy Shiite is no exception with song titles such as "America Eats Her Young", "Christina Bin Laden", "Scientology", and "Where's Bin Laden?".
Proud to Be Canadian
Dayglo Abortions Lyrics
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Pass me another beer
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Hold my seat while i take a piss
Our prime minister sucks dogshit through his nose
His ex-wife gets brown showers from Mick Jagger
The only reason we live in fucking igloos
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Pass me another welfare check
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Hold my seat while i go out and ca$h it
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Pass me another eskimo
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Hold my seat while i fuck her up the ass hole
The opening line of Dayglo Abortions's song Proud to Be Canadian is a statement of national pride followed by a request for another beer. The repetition of the line "I'm proud to be a Canadian" suggests a sense of ironic patriotism, as the band's lyrics go on to mock various aspects of Canadian society, including the prime minister and the living conditions of some Canadians. The song includes crude sexual references, such as the line "His ex-wife gets brown showers from Mick Jagger," which are intended to shock and offend.
The following verses provide the basis for the band's critical take on Canada. In the second verse, the lyrics claim that Canadians live in igloos because their government "makes a living licking shit holes." This line is likely meant to be taken more as an attack on authority figures than as an actual explanation for why Canadian homes are made of snow. The third verse includes a reference to welfare checks, which suggests that many Canadians rely on government assistance to get by. The final line of the song is particularly graphic and offensive, and is intended to shock listeners and push boundaries.
Overall, Proud to Be Canadian uses irony and shock value to criticize aspects of Canadian society that the band sees as flawed. The lyrics suggest that there is a disconnect between the idealized version of Canada that some may hold, and the reality of life for many Canadians. The song's crude humor and offensive content may not appeal to all listeners, but it is an important example of punk rock's willingness to confront uncomfortable truths and challenge authority.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm proud to be a Canadian
Expressing national pride and patriotism towards being Canadian
Pass me another beer
Requesting another alcoholic beverage to consume
Hold my seat while i take a piss
Asking for someone to save their spot while they go to the restroom
Our prime minister sucks dogshit through his nose
A derogatory statement about the Prime Minister of Canada and their perceived incompetence
His ex-wife gets brown showers from Mick Jagger
A vulgar reference to the Prime Minister's ex-wife and her alleged sexual encounters
The only reason we live in fucking igloos
A sarcastic comment about the stereotype that Canadians live in igloos
Is our government makes a living licking shit holes
A criticism of the Canadian government and their perceived lack of action or improvement
Pass me another welfare check
Referring to government assistance and unemployment benefits received by some Canadians
Hold my seat while i go out and ca$h it
Asking for someone to save their spot while they go cash their welfare check
Pass me another eskimo
A derogatory and racist reference to Indigenous Canadians
Hold my seat while i fuck her up the ass hole
A vulgar and disrespectful statement about engaging in sexual activity with an Indigenous Canadian
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@willvw154
My buddy had this album when he was like 14, around the time his parents split up and stuff. His mom confiscated it from him, he ran away from home for a few days. Year and years later he saw them live, met the bassist in a bar, told them "your album made me run away from home" he goes "That's what we are all about" :D reminds me of being a 15 yr old stoned skateboarder
@ohhansel
I had this album back when I was young and loaned it to one of my best buddies. His mom walked in the room while he was listening to it, saw the album cover, went into a psucho rage and snapped it in two. I like a lot of great music but I have to say and age 51 this is still great stuff. Im an idiot. The check I send off every month to the hoe I tried to turn into a housewife is proof of that!
@xavierfournier2408
thats fucking sick dude rock on
@brunofalardeau8874
Qaqqq
@TypeBeats
This should be our national anthem.
@demonocusmetalocus3558
agreed
@tonystark341
Totally !
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@mikejohnson6369
Fuck ya!
@AStupidTourist
Fkn eh !
@ianman420
Yes